Wednesday, 31 August 2011

WOYWW 117

Morning all (depending on where you are and when you get here, of course!) Hope you are all well and enjoying your tour of the workdesks of the universe hosted by the delectable Julia

By the time you read this I will be at work as usual - unfortunately! Only because I thought today was the start of a few days off, but I got the week wrong and it's actually from NEXT Wednesday I will be off... Grrrr!!  I was gutted when I realised on Tuesday.

So, what is on my floor today? Not a lot - well, that's a bare faced lie - it's covered with the usual craft stores - but not a lot crafty.  It's been a really unproductive time.  Perhaps I need to go shopping (lol! So far I've kept my pledge not to till Ally Pally - late September... will I make it? )

This really stoopid tag I made for the Everything Wendy Vecchi yahoo group challenge ('use a bottle or bottles') I was close to the deadline and couldn't think of anything 'proper' - was reluctant to use one of my Tim idea-ology bottles/vials - don't know why! so this was a bit of daftness!








Not sure what I will do with my days off - haven't got anything planned (just as well as I got the dates wrong!) - may have a day up in London - not been for a while and I love mooching around London. Just not having to get up at 5.30 and going to work will be break enough!  I don't have a car so I can't go far unless I can get there by bus or train.... or foot!
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42 comments:

  1. voodoo vixen31 August 2011 at 06:18

    I would be sick as a parrot if I thought I was going to have a few days off and then realised it was next week... hope the days fly by and you enjoy your leisure time, whatever you decide to do!!

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth31 August 2011 at 06:26

    I can relate to getting my week wrong. That happened once when I worked in industry. I think you will have fun on your days off, even without a car. And I think if you truly put your mind to it, you can wait for Ally Pally. After all, you have a TON of supplies to get you through the lean times!

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  3. jude31 August 2011 at 07:03

    I like you would be devastated if i thought i was off this week found it to be next.Never mind once you get used to the idea...im sure next week will zoom by and youll enjoy it all the more.Aint you good saving not being tempted until ally pally!#
    Wish i was ive just invested in graphic 45 deomestic goddess papers looked everywhere so hard to get hold off here and stated by chance found uk site bingo they were there,but just couldnt buy just that in came more goodies in basket .So today eagerly awaiting mr postie!
    Have fab wedensday
    hugs judex 20

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  4. Lunch Lady Jan31 August 2011 at 07:11

    Your 'Seriously' tag made me lol!! Don't know why, think it's the moustache... *grin* Actually, it's a refreshing change to see that steampunky vintage look in a different colourway from, and I quote Julia herself here, seven shades of wee-wee!! Have fun up in The Smoke! I'm desperate to go and see the jewellery galleries in the V & A, see some quality bling :) xx

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  5. Sue31 August 2011 at 07:24

    Hi hun
    but at least now you can look forward to next week! lol, enjoy your time of, seriously fab tag, thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  6. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)31 August 2011 at 07:33

    Oh you poor thing you must be devastated but at least you've got it to look forward to by next Monday it would all have been over but this way it will still be to come! You are a wonder not buying anything until AP I really admire your resolve, thanks for sharing x

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  7. Tertia31 August 2011 at 07:51

    Love it when I think its Thursday and its actually Friday, but getting the week off wrong, might take years of therapy to get over! LOL You poor thing, it must be a horrible feeling!
    Really like your bottle tag though.
    Happy WOYWW

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  8. Emma E31 August 2011 at 07:53

    Love the tag! Happy WOYWW!

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  9. Anonymous31 August 2011 at 08:11

    At least you have got next week to look forward to! Happy WOYWW! Mel x18

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  10. Sarah31 August 2011 at 08:24

    That's a fab tag and he is always so dandily funny. Love the splots!
    Thanks for the peek! Sarah (at 4)

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  11. Julia Dunnit31 August 2011 at 09:01

    Argh, bummer with the dates - i do that often when there's something I'm looking forward to..and worse, have turned up for appointments a week early too!
    Well I like the tag. I think it displays your sense of humour well. And I also understand the not using a vial thingy...not ready yet!

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  12. Cathy31 August 2011 at 09:25

    Opps on the dates mix up - I can totally relate to how you must feel.
    Fab tag, love the green.
    Happy WOYWW
    Cathy xx

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  13. Sharne Davies31 August 2011 at 09:40

    yeh hey next week off and you get chance to plan it as well. V and A sounds like a good day out with a coffee of 2 inbetween to people watch - cant beat it. Happy crafting - Sharne

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  14. Dragon31 August 2011 at 10:59

    Don't know how you cope on your knees honey!!! I like that tag, it gave me a great giggle!!!
    Frankie
    xx

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  15. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf31 August 2011 at 12:48

    Sepmtember will be over in no time and then you can get crazy with shopping. :) Funny tag! Seriously! :)

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  16. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards31 August 2011 at 13:00

    Hi there Helen sorry to hear of mix-up with dates but also very pleased that it was Tuesday you realised and not Wed morning when you were sleeping on and enjoying it and being rung up as to why you weren't there??!! and thanks for sharing the tag - smiled at LLJan's comment :D and thanks for popping over. Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x

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  17. SueH31 August 2011 at 13:40

    Oh Helen, what a downer to think you had more days off only to find you hadn’t.
    I’m not going to Ally Pally this time. If I’m honest I was a bit disappointed earlier in the year. A lot of the stands I like to visit weren’t there and the whole place was heaving more than I’ve ever seen it before. It just wasn’t very pleasant trying to get around.

    Have a good week and…………
    Happy Crafting!

    Sue
    x

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  18. Diane31 August 2011 at 13:47

    Hope you enjoy your time off when it comes!
    Diane 54

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  19. angelfish31 August 2011 at 13:47

    That's the kind of thing I would do too. As I've proved by getting the number wrong this week, although you seem to be on #117 like me!

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  20. Lisa-Jane31 August 2011 at 14:18

    Oooh yes, a day in London would be lovely (so long as you stay away from the craft shops...)

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  21. April31 August 2011 at 14:46

    Oh no poor you! I hate it when I do things like that... bit like waking up on a Thursday and thinking it's friday!! love the tag, great idea! enjoy your days off when they finally do come around! Thanks for sharing x

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  22. Jingle31 August 2011 at 16:04

    Fun tag!

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  23. Sue31 August 2011 at 17:09

    Lovely crafty mess, love your tag and hey you still have your days off to look forward to, least the kids will be back at school when you go up town! have fun, Happy Crafting, Sue xx

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  24. Elizabeth31 August 2011 at 17:22

    Argh, what a sickener ... a whole week to go still. Sounds like the spending moratorium is in danger of being broken but tomorrow is September already so can't be too long before the Ally Pally thing. Like you tag - love the colour - and quite understand the vial thing ... it's like being asked to give away your baby, you just wouldn't/couldn't do it. Hope your week cheers up. Elizabeth x

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  25. Anonymous31 August 2011 at 18:01

    Oh but next week will seem even sweeter when it finally gets here. Lots to do without a car in your neck of the woods, especially with London so close. I agree with LLJ, head to the V&A, The National Portrait Gallery or the British Museum, great venues. Oh! You could try boating on the Serpentine, lol! I'm on a short lunch break and trying to get round a few peeps!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  26. Anonymous31 August 2011 at 18:17

    Ive done that a few times now, even had flights booked to go visit the folks !

    Next time off for me is october, contemplating a few days in glasgow, secc for stamping/hobbycraft show/spend and some sketching.

    Aj.

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  27. donnalouiserodgers31 August 2011 at 19:02

    now there is an idea - do a three graces cast, and graffiti the statue...

    thanks for dropping by my workdesk this morning,

    have a fab few days off, check out Somerset House, if the Toulouse Lautrec is still on it is worth the admit fee...

    dx

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  28. Hettie31 August 2011 at 22:21

    How on earth do you create such lovely work whilst sat on the floor?
    I bet you were gutted yesterday! Never mind, you have a week now to plan your days off!!
    Thanks for your visit.

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  29. Alisonw3031 August 2011 at 22:34

    At least its a short week this week! Unless u work on bank hols of course! Enjoy next week x

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  30. Debs31 August 2011 at 23:19

    Gosh I am always a week ahead or behind!!!
    Enjoy your time off whenn it comes.

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  31. Spyder1 September 2011 at 01:04

    since I don't do my Wednesday job I keep getting all the days muddled!! this week because of Monday I thought today was Tuesday, but Hubby thought it was Thursady and thought he had a day off tomorrow, but didn't because it wasn't friday!! It's sooo confusing!!
    (HappyWOYWW)
    ((Lyn))

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  32. okienurse1 September 2011 at 06:01

    Poor girl I would have been miffed at the mistake in days too. Since I have retired I can't keep them straight either. Hope you get a couple of fun days while you are off next week. Have a great week and thanks for sharing. Vickie

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  33. Neil1 September 2011 at 07:14

    Hi there. Lovely to see all the creativity this week, Never managed to visit last Wednesday and I missed it! Hope you have a lovely blessed week!
    Perhaps I'll see you at Ally Pally this year ; we'll be there on the Sunday as I'm working the Saturday!

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  34. Sylvia/LittleTreasures1 September 2011 at 07:48

    Hope you have fun, working or not. Seriously..cute, Seriously..fun
    Enjoy

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  35. Lizzybobs1 September 2011 at 09:25

    loving your crafty space and your lovely tag - thanks for sharing lv and ((HUGS)) Liz

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  36. Twiglet1 September 2011 at 14:12

    Look forward to next week and enjoy every minute!

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  37. Crafting Time1 September 2011 at 16:30

    Love your tag Helen, I hope you have a great time next week, keep your eyes peeled for new ideas!
    Helen x

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  38. karen2 September 2011 at 06:27

    Oh no, how disappointing to realize you still had another week of work. But I am posting this on Thursday night and you won't read it til Friday at the earliest and see, you are almost there into next week! Enjoy it when it comes! I like your tag with the spilled ink bottle!
    xoxo Karen

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  39. Susanne3 September 2011 at 18:35

    Bummer about your days of freedom being a whole other week away. Your tag looks like you had fun. Thanks for stopping by my blog - sorry it took me so long to stop back.

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  40. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)3 September 2011 at 19:20

    Thanks for your visit this week - sorry it has take so long to get back to you. Just finished titivating the BluRays and DVD's ready to pass on. The best food on our trip, apart from all of it, was the fried baby squid and the wonderful langoustines. Hope you enjoy your days off next week.

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  41. Sarah Anderson6 September 2011 at 08:15

    Oh no!! How disappointing!! But yay, you're off work tomorrow for a week :) Enjoy your trip to London if you take it, I love a good mooch down there too. Love your card today, that ink bottle is such a fun idea

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  42. Ohhh Snap15 September 2011 at 04:04

    Extremely late, but just had to say how much I adore your tag! Perhaps because DD and I are always saying seriously to each other during bouts of giggles :D.

    I am also frequently calendar challenged.

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